HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi

嘴

嘴 — mouth

Reading
zuǐ
Meaning
mouth; beak; spout
HSK level
HSK 3
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

嘴 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is zuǐ and it means mouth; beak; spout. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.

嘴 appears in everyday chinese words such as 嘴 (mouth), 嘴巴 (mouth) and 咧嘴 (grin, bare teeth).

Chinese words containing 嘴

Frequently asked questions

What does 嘴 mean in Chinese?

嘴 means mouth; beak; spout in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 嘴 read?

嘴 is read zuǐ. Reading it inside real words — 嘴 and 嘴巴 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 嘴 — is it HSK 3?

Yes. 嘴 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 嘴 in a word?

A common word containing 嘴 is 嘴 (zuǐ) — "mouth". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 嘴 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 嘴 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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